Transport Operations Manager

Responsibilities Responsible for safe, legal and efficient operation of the company’s vehicle fleet, overseeing daily transport activities, compliance and logistics optimisation. Ensure all vehicles and drivers meet legal requirements (licences, MOT, tax, insurance, driver hours). Maintain vehicle standards and safe loading practices.

Manage transport team, driving performance across cost, service, compliance and people KPIs. Ensure continuous, effective control of transport operations under the Operator’s Licence. Drive full regulatory compliance across drivers, vehicles and fleet operations, including tachograph management, driver hours and transport legislation.

Oversee fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections and defect management to keep vehicles roadworthy and operationally efficient. Lead, coach and develop the Transport Team to deliver high performance, managing day‑to‑day issues, performance and continuous improvement initiatives. Embed a strong health, safety and compliance culture, proactively managing risks, incidents and investigations and implementing corrective actions.

Deliver operational performance against cost, productivity and service KPIs, identifying efficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities. Optimise transport planning, including routing, scheduling and driver utilisation to maximise efficiency and service delivery. Monitor, analyse and report on operational performance, using data and stakeholder feedback to drive improvements and enhance customer service.

Qualifications Strong leader with ability to coach, motivate and develop teams. Experienced in people management, including performance and disciplinary matters. KPI‑driven with a track record of delivering targets and results.

Proactive problem‑solver with a solutions‑focused mindset. Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments. Highly organised with strong planning and attention to detail.

Committed to quality, compliance and Health & Safety standards. Confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels. Flexible, adaptable and willing to take on additional responsibilities.

Strong background in fleet management and transport legal compliance, including Operator’s Licence. Proven experience leading and developing teams within a fast‑paced operational environment. Confident managing conduct, capability and performance issues.

Transport Manager CPC (essential) with sound knowledge of transport regulations and compliance. Relevant qualifications in logistics, transport or business, with strong MS Office capability. Experience in cost control and operational efficiency.

Desirable Microlise / EPOD experience. HGV Class 2 licence. IOSH Managing Safely. #J-18808-Ljbffr